Kyle Larson Wins Food City 500, Denies Denny Hamlin Three-Peat at Bristol

Kyle Larson triumphed at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, successfully holding off Denny Hamlin, who was aiming for a historic third consecutive win. Larson dominated the race, leading 412 of the 500 laps and dedicating his victory to his late former PR representative. This win also thwarted Hamlin's opportunity to become the winningest driver in Joe Gibbs Racing history. Despite his strong performance in earlier races, Hamlin ultimately finished second, while Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe rounded out the top three. Larson's win followed his victory in the Xfinity Series race earlier that weekend, highlighting a successful outing for him. The race was marked by minimal tire issues, contrasting with last year's chaos, allowing for a smoother competition overall.